Gratitude is a powerful tool you can use to improve mental health and increase consistency in nutrition and exercise. To fully optimize gratitude, here's 3 of the best times to be intentionally grateful and how to do it.

1. When you wake up in the morning. "Your attitude determines your altitude" m...

Whether you're 1 month or 3 years into your fitness journey, it never gets easier. The only way progress happens is trough pushing your body out of its comfort zone. With time, however, your body and mind will adapt so that exercising is a normal part of your routine!

There is a lot of information in the fitness world about when or if you should eat soon after you workout, which can be confusing and lead you to keep trying different opinions without reaching a consistent routine. 

When you workout you break down your glycogen stores, so with that being said you ...

We want to welcome Kalli Cress to our Northstar Team!

Kalli graduated from the University of Wisconsin- La Crosse with a Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise and Sport Science and a minor in Nutrition.  She was a good fit to our core values, and has a solid background.  She is from Hammond, WI, a...

Acting as the body's fast-acting energy source, proper carbohydrate intake can drastically improve your performance in workouts. Any carb intake will help you exercise better, but eating the right kinds at the right time will take you to the next level!

First, how do carbohydrates work? When carbs ...

These spinach and prosciutto frittata muffins are easy to make and will last all week as a great snack!

Nonstick cooking spray

6 large eggs

1/2 cup whole milk

1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper

3/4 cup soft goat cheese, crumbled

5 ounces baby spinach, wilted and chopped...

"Drink water!"

We've all heard it a thousand times, from parents/teachers/fitness experts, etc. Even though we're constantly reminded, around 75% of Americans are chronically dehydrated. 

The big question is, why is it such a big deal to stay hydrated?

Our bodies are made up of 50-70% water. Ever...

"Healthy" doesn't have to mean you look like the model or bodybuilder you saw on Instagram.

Being healthy is a very personal experience that is different for everyone. For the 20 year-old playing college sports, healthy means running a 4.5 40-yard dash and squatting 500lbs.

For the father with a f...

The best way to get into those skinny jeans is not what you think.

It’s not the fad diet or weight loss pills, full of gimmicky marketing before/after pictures, that will give you lasting change.   It starves your body of the nutrients it needs, leaving you malnourished. 

And I recently saw an ad ...

We are excited to announce our 1st Ever Bring A Friend Event!

Help your firend discover a revolutionary way not only to look good but feel good and create a quality of life that they can enjoy for decades to come.  

We would like to cordially invite your friend to join us starting the week of Febr...

Ingredients
1/2 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
1 pound lean ground turkey
3 cloves garlic, minced
8 oz tomato sauce
1/4 cup water
1 tablespoon ground chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
4 oz mild gr...